Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Improvements in Transparency and Equity
What changed between versions
Added requirement for the Parole Commission to include the number of cases where parole was denied and the specific reasons for each denial in annual reports.
Added requirement that hearing transcripts be made publicly available, redacted appropriately, and retained for a specified period.
Added requirement that incarcerated individuals receive copies of all documents the Commission uses to determine parole suitability, with limited exceptions for confidential information.
Added victim impact statements as a required factor that must be considered when determining parole suitability.
Modified the annual reporting requirements to include more detailed information about parole grants, denials, administrative releases, and hearings.
Added requirement that commissioners' votes and reasoning for approving or denying parole be made available to the public.
